GAP Index

Picture Courtesy of CSISGAP Index Country Rankings, Note: Countries are ranked from best to worst

Will countries grow “older” before they get “richer”? Population aging has become a global phenomenon. According to the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), since World War II, global life expectancy has risen from about45 to 65. In wealthy countries, life expectancy has risen from mid 60s to high 70s, and in a few countries, including Italy and Japan, it has reached 80. Similarly, United Nations Population Division(UNPD), population projections show that the world median age will rise from 26.4 in 2000 to 36.8 in 2050. While it is good news that the longevity is on the rise due to various achievements in science, public health, and socioeconomic development, can the world handle its growing elderly population? Continue reading →

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The Center for Global Prosperity is focused on educating policy leaders and the general public on the crucial role of the private sector (both non and for profit) as a source of economic growth and prosperity around the world. To accomplish this central mission, the Center produces The Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances, which identifies the sources and amounts of private giving around the world and The Index of Philanthropic Freedom, which identifies the barriers and incentives to private giving in 64 countries.